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    Bad switch box? Am I right?

    I have a 1987 3 cyl. Mariner 90 HP outboard. Lately it has been pushing the boat about half speed until it warms up and then suddenly kicks into full power for the rest of my outing. After reading many entries on the forum and running some tests I think the problem may be my switch box. But...
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    What if both motors can charge the battery?

    I just recently got an 8 HP Honda kicker that has a 12 volt output for charging batteries. My main motor is wired to two batteries through a switch with "off", "1", "all", and "2" positions. Should I just connect the new motor in parallel with the 90HP Mariner so they both go through the...
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    Tachometer doesn't work, 90 HP Mariner

    Does a tachometer that works on an Evinrude 50 HP work on a Mariner 90HP? I bought a used tachometer last year and hooked it up to my Evinrude and it worked just fine. Two months ago I disconnected the tac. Today I hooked it up to my 90HP Mariner and the needle just sits at 0. I checked the...
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    How do I adjust Oil injector on 90HP Mainer?

    The plugs on my 1987 90HP Mariner are sometimes getting fowled with oil. The fowling is not fixed by running WOT. I checked the setting of my fuel injector and can't figure out how to adjust it. My "Mariner Outboards 1977-89 Repair Manual" by Soloc says to align the mark on the oil injection...
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    What Manual should I get?

    I just got a 90HP 3 cylinder Mariner, serial # 0B195346. I'm trying to find a manual so I can repair and adjust it myself. I have found: Seloc Mariner Outboards 1977-89 Repair Manual 45-220 HP, ISBN 0893300160 and Mariner Outboard 2-220 HP Repair & Service Manual 1976-1989, ISBN 9780892875429...
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    What model 90HP Mariner?

    I just bought a 90HP Mariner serial Number 0B195346. The motor has 3 cylinders, Electric Start, Long Shaft, Power Trim, and Oil Injection. I found a range of serial numbers (B110054 - B117784) that matches the features in 1987. But, mine falls in the range B117785 - B240450 that indicates 6...
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    McCuloch 4HP "remove lower shroud"?

    I have a McCulloch 4HP that I am trying to disassemble without ruining anything. It is model - s/n 82090-11-4058. The repair manual says "To overhaul the power head, clamp the motor on a stand or support, remove the lower skirt (shroud): then unbolt and remove the fuel tank . . . ". My...
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    Points don?t seem to fit my RDS-21B

    I have a 1959 Johnson 35HP RDS-21B. My repair manual says the points are Part No. 580148, so I bought the Sierra ?contact set 18-5156? which ?REPLACES: JOHNSON/EVENRUDE 580148?. Three things don?t seem right. 1- When I installed the points, I had to raise the coils about 1 / 4 inch in...
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    Lubrication of manual starter, '59 35hp Seahorse

    I have cleaned up the manual starter for my 1959 35 horse Super Seahorse RDS21B and am ready to reassemble. I have read (on this great forum) how to tension the spring and I have tried the beginning of the procedure so I know I can do that. What I don't know is what to lubricate and what...
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    Best shop manual for '59 Seahorse 35

    I have a 1959 Seahorse 35 model rds21. I have identified the "SEC-1300 Seloc Manual Johnson & Evinrude O/B Vol. 1 1-2 cyl 1956-79" as a shop manual that covers my motor. Are there other shop manuals for this model? Maybe even a better shop manual? Thanks for any help.
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    Not allowed in outboardbooks.com

    I was directed to look for a manulal at outboardbooks.com. When I tried to go there I got a message that said I was rejected based on my computer ID. What's up with that and how can I get arround it. Any help would be appreciated.
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    1959 Seahorse Model RDS21 manual

    I am looking for a repair manual for my 35hp 1959 Seahorse Model RDS21. Any suggestions? Thank you.
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    Where is the model number-Johnson Super Seahorse 35

    I just bought a Johnson Super Seahorse 35 today but I can't find a model, year, or serial number. There is a metal plate that contains the words "serial number" but there is no place for a number. Any help would be appreciated.
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